ShareTIPS FOR HELPING CHILDREN DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE
Caregivers play a crucial role in developing the confidence of the children in their care. Here are some tips on how to build self-confidence in a child:
- Praise Them — But Not Too Much: Praise is a vital self-esteem builder, but too much of a good thing does more harm than good. Over-praising lowers the bar for kids to try harder and can send the message that they’re either already perfect or that they have to be. Instead of praising results, praise the attitude and effort behind their actions.
- Teach Them to Self-Encourage: Your encouragement is essential in helping kids deal with insecurities and disappointment. Teach children to say “I think I can, I think I can” when starting a new activity and encourage them to pick themselves up after a mistake by saying “Practice makes progress!” or “There’s always next time!”. This positive self-talk will stick with kids for the rest of their lives.
- Focus on Strengths and Ban Harsh Criticism: Pay attention to what kids do well and enjoy, then help them develop these strengths — but remember that perfection is never the goal. Constant criticism can translate into how kids think about themselves and tells them they’ll never be good enough, but nurturing their strengths helps them feel capable and accepted.
- Be There to Help Them, But Know When to Step Back: Show kids how to do things and support them as they begin, but also allow them to do what they can — even if they struggle or make mistakes. Make challenges easy enough for them to grasp but hard enough that they feel accomplished when they succeed.
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